Our skin and mucous membranes are protected by epithelial cells. This barrier tissue performs its function thanks to ...

A protein, called beta-actin, is implicated in this process of chromatin remodeling. Now, a new study shows that beta-ac-tin does play an essential role in regulating which gene programs are ...

Our skin and mucous membranes protect us like vigilant sentinels against the onslaught of harmful pathogens. This extraordinary defense owes its strength to epithelial cells—specialized tissues woven ...